>> and intruder is shot on christmas morning. >> violence on christmas day with two shepard shootings -- with two separate shootings. >> getting back to business. >> the forecast as we continue right now. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. i am sarah caldwell. >> i am jennifer franciotti. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> this could cause problems on the roads.

snow.ck shot at some the snowflakes could start at any time. rain to the south. it could accumulate. maybe some minor amounts. that is the snow starting to start at columbia. highs near 40 degrees with possibly some minor accumulation, about an inch around the metro area. >> some people are heading back to work today. >> it could be a busy day for a motorists. we are letting you know if any problems had developed. 54 on the north side.

55 on the west side down towards edmondson. 895, no problems at the harbor tunnel. this is mount carmel and so far so good on the j.f.x. down towards coldspring lane. 95 at white marsh picking up and looking heavier down towards the 895 split. 55 on 295 southbound. we will let you know if any problems develop. >> a christmas morning shooting least one man dead in glen bernie. >> kim dacey joins us live with details. >> police said it happened

around 6:00 a.m. yesterday when an intruder broke into a business on baltimore annapolis boulevard. police say a man was found shot to death in glen bernie. they said the man broke into the store not knowing somebody was inside. that was the store's owner, jim butler. police say butler, they got into an altercation inside the business and philip was eventually shot. philip eventually collapsed in the parking lot. the owner had been having difficulties with people breaking into the store, and this time he happened to be there when it happened. philip had a vast criminal record including theft and various drug offenses. police say so far no charges have been filed in this case. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> police are investigating two

separate christmas day shootings. one happened on druid park lake drive in west baltimore. an adult male was found suffering a gunshot wound to his leg. there was a shooting in west baltimore. investigators found a male with a gunshot wound to his upper body. no word this morning on his condition or a suspect. a double shooting in east baltimore. one of the victims has been identified and was shot multiple times. he later died at the hospital. a second victim had gunshot wounds to her abdomen. >> authorities have recovered the human remains worried that the trap was left for

firefighters in new york. officials believed the remains are cheryl spengler and that her brother is responsible for setting the fires and ambushing the first responders. he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and killing people. the rifle used is the same weapon as the one used in the elementary shooting. >> officers from surrounding jurisdictions stepped up to fill and so every newtown police officer could spend christmas with their families. dozens of people are trying to help comfort the community.

there was free hot chocolate and donuts and panda bears handed out to kids on christmas eve. >> he was celebrating his first christmas mass in baltimore yesterday appeared the archbishop said he was mindful of its previous congregation. >> my heart is with all the folks in newtown and i'm asking the lord to give them healing and to let them know our solidarity with them in prayer. they have been inundated with so many things. with the cards, letters, phone calls. what they need are our prayers.

>> president obama is cutting his vacation short to return to the nation's capital. hallie jackson has the latest. >> congress is heading backed to washington tomorrow. any plan may come down to the wire. president obama spent part of his christmas greeting troops in hawaii. >> we have the finest military in the world. >> tonight he leaves for washington and a state of gridlock as lawmakers struggle to come to a compromise. members of the house and senate are heading back to capitol hill tomorrow. the present hopes the break would provide some perspective.

>> everybody can drink some eggnog and have some christmas cookies. >> and return to washington after john boehner failed to get enough support for a plan b that would raise taxes on those making more than a million dollars a year. >> what the present has offered will not do anything to solve our spending problems and begin to address our nation's crippling debt. >> with the january 1 deadline quickly approaching, some are worried we could fall off. >> if that happens, it would be the most colossal act of congressional irresponsibility in a long time. >> the president is expected to arrive tomorrow morning. hallie jackson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> you have a few days to save

hundreds of dollars at tax time. postmark the application by december 31 or you'll have to wait another year. homeowners must submit an application to maintain their eligibility for credit which limits the amount of assessment increase. >> the fiscal cliff could start impacting the food supply. dairy prices could double if congress does not renew the farm bill. $8it would got to 30 habout for milk sometime after january 1. >> it could force individuals to

find substitutes for milk. >> we should see prices increase immediately if the farm bill is not renewed. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. would you continue to buy milk no matter how high the price goes, or would you consider alternative products like soy milk? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> if it goes to $8 a gallon, parents will tell everyone to drink that milk. >> the war on child obesity. >> these twisters are dangerous. >> we will look back on the career of a man who was called the king of character actors,

charles durning. >> a wintry mix returns and some accumulation is possible. >> right now the roads are looking pretty good.

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>> welcome back to 11 news today. 6:14. 33 degrees downtown and the temperature is falling. a wintry mix is moving back into the area. this will cause problems on the roads. it is showing up as heavy rain in richmond. it is more of a wintry mix north of la plata. this will be building into baltimore. the snow is falling from the clouds but evaporated before reaching the ground. any moment now the snowflakes will start to fall. it is cold enough to be on the rain-snow line.

37 downtown. 30 in westminster. a dividing line right now. where it is below freezing, that is the best chance to get accumulation. we're watching as the wintry mix builds and then. the mountains could see some heavier accumulations. the best chance for accumulations happening in baltimore this morning. this is all a rain event for the lower eastern shore. an inch or less could fall near baltimore. watch out for slippery spots on

the road. this will be happening out towards hagerstown. anywhere from 1-2 inches. it could change back into an icy mix overnight. minor accumulation across baltimore. rain could change back into an icy mix. possible tomorrow morning. sunday at looks dry. a very active pattern. >> it could make things tricky out there. we are looking at light volume around the area.

55 on the north side through the parkville region. moving well into the beltway. 95 near the 395, not tracking any delays at the moment. 95 checks out ok as well. 65 traveling down towards mount carmel. 295 picking up in volume traveling southbound. 55 on 295. 65 miles per hour through the glen burnie area. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. over toyou. >> it was hardly a silent night on christmas for residence in mobile, alabama. several buildings were damaged and the windows were blown out

on the infirmary medical center. no injuries or fatalities have been reported. it was wet in dallas. 1-3 inches were reported across the area. there were several fender benders. charles durning was known as the cane of character actors. was in "tootsie" and "the sting." he was a decorated world war ii hero that barely survived d-day. his family is planning a burial at arlington national cemetery.

>> retailers expect a busy day today. many will head to the malls to return those not quite right presents. shoppers could find some steep discounts from the leftover merchandise that did not sell before the holiday. a pilot program that lets average traveler's power to their plans without having to take off their shoes. there will be a couple of hurdles. you have to get past a dog and an agent. no word if bwi thurgood marshall will be part of the program's expansion in the new year.

>> a large convenience store chain is offering some healthier options. ellen braitman has more. good morning. >> good morning. 7-eleven does want to change their perception. they are increasing the amount of healthier food they sell. obesity rates among preschoolers is on the decline. this is the first time this has happened in a decade. there has been greater awareness of health problems caused by obesity. let's talk netflix. the site was down on christmas

eve. there was a disruption from the amazon web system in uses. not good news. this is a vital source of revenue for amazon. time is running out to come to a budget agreement. the lawmakers will head back to d.c. tomorrow. military families are tightening their belts and cutting back on everyday spending. they expect fewer promotions at their jobs. i'm ellen braitman. >> thank you. >> 33 degrees at the airport.

we'll have a look at sports. >> the ravens will be back to work today. >> don't forget to e-mail us your response to our water cooler question of the day. would you continue to buy milk no matter how high the price goes, or would you consider alternative products like soy milk? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

>> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. bring you up to date on your morning commute. let's check the area roads. a nice start on the north side. 95 at 395 looks good to and from conaway. 50 south on the j.f.x. down to coldspring. 295 southdown is building just a bit at 175. things will change as the weather will come in. >> the baltimore area could see

snowflakes right now. here is a look at the radar. it is basically rain across southern maryland. this could cause slick spots on the roads. an icy mix in the mountains through much of the day. 1-2 inches near frederick. it could be icy early on. then it will change to rain. more coming up in just a few minutes. >> good morning. the ravens will be back to work today. when they get back to work, their mind will not be on a losing streak. or hanging on to the division lead.

all those things were put to bed a few days ago. the mindset is getting ready for the bengals on sunday. and postseason play. there is much to be gained against the bengals. the ravens need to win. baltimore is a banged-up group. maybe the ravens should take it easy. that is not the mentality of a john harbaugh team. >> i think an opportunity to play on the road like this in a tough environment. it is a rivalry game. it is a game in the division. that is something that will help us build up our calluses a little bit for the playoffs. it will be a plus for us. >> big day in the nba yesterday. there was a giant slate of games on the docket. a rematch of the final from a year ago. the heat hosting the thunder.

these teams are well on their way. a matchup of first-place teams on christmas day. first quarter. off a thundered turnover. james puts this one down. 7-0 heat early. to the fourth quarter we go. mario chalmers gets fouled hard. westbrook not happy. miami up 3. kevin durant gets by lebron james. on the other end, lebron james finds an open chris bosh. the heat win. that is sports. have a great day. >> 33 degrees at the airport. is capitol hill really calling on ben f. lacked -- ben af

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>> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i am jennifer franciotti. >> i am sarah caldwell. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> it looks like the wintry mix is already building in. you could start to see some light snow flakes around baltimore. 37 degrees downtown. 33 in the white marsh. light snow flakes could begin to fall at any moment. rain into the afternoon. some minor accumulation is possible in baltimore. highest today near 40 degrees.

>> thank you. police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in glen bernie. >> kim dacey is live in the studio with details. >> police say this happened when an intruder broke into a business. that intruder was confronted by the store owner and was shot christmas morning. police are investigating the death of byron philip of chester. he was found shot to death. police say on tuesday morning he broke into the store not knowing that somebody was inside. that someone was identified as the store's owner, jim butler. police say the owner and philip got into an altercation inside the business and that philip

was eventually shot. philip then collapsed in the parking lot. butler's lawyer said he has been having difficulty with people breaking into the store, which police have responded to. this time somebody broke in and he was there. philip had a criminal record including theft and various drug offenses and court appearances for robbery and credit-card fraud. police say so far no charges have been filed in this case. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> in man accused of killing his son will be back in court this morning. the hearing is scheduled today in connection with the death of the sun. he told police he accidently dropped his son as he tried to put in and a playpen.

the baby's bruises do not match up with that story. >> the president spent part of this holiday with troops in hawaii. that visit was part of their christmas vacation in hawaii. the president will head back to washington today. a collins into the life of the white house -- a glimpse into the life at the white house. bo wanted some story time so he jumped on the first lady's lap just as the story began. >> there is rumors that jessica simpson is pregnant. she's

tweeted a photo of her daughter with the words "big sis." this will be their second child with eric johnson. her first child was born last may. ben affleck says he will not make a run and massachusetts open senate seat. speculation about a political ron began last sunday when he gave it non-committal answer. ben affleck said he is happy being in default on the outside . >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> time to take a look your morning commute.

a pretty smooth ride for the moment. 55 miles per hour. no problems on the north side. this is franklin boulevard. southbound traffic is a little heavier down towards the owings mills area. the j.f.x. is running smoothly. 83 at timonium road. southbound traffic is still up to speed. week will keep you posted as things evolve. >> we have to worry about slick spots. about an inch or less of accumulation around the metro area. we could see a heavier amounts along the pennsylvania line.

another wintry mix possible late tonight. we're dry by friday. some snow again on saturday. and any hint of wintry precipitation by tuesday. the tests are coming up. >> 6:35. >> how about 1000 santas? a holidayqt

>> we know one person that didn't get any coal in their stocking christmas morning. he has close to 1500 santa claus decorations. only about 1100 came out of storage this week. she keeps collecting. >> santa left something special for parents and missouri. volunteers spent all year

making the special rappings so they would be ready for the holidays. >> how sweet. >> adorable. >> 6:40. we will come back with a look at the top stories. >> volume picking up on the northeast corner of the beltway. >> the commute could get messay in. wintry bmix moves 37 is the current temperature 37 is the current temperature

>> welcome back to 11 news today. 6:43. and man is accused of killing his son and he will be back in court this morning. the man told police that he accidently dropped his son. doctors say the baby's bruises don't match up with the story. there were at two separate christmas day shootings. what happened in northwest baltimore. an adult male was suffering from a gunshot. no word on a motive or a suspect. there was a shooting in west baltimore. a male was found with a gunshot wound to his upper body. no word this morning on his

condition or a suspect. >> some sectors of the economy are bracing for impact. president obama returns to washington today. danielle leigh has more on the industries that will suffer the most if congress does not reach a deal. >> americans are already taking a long look at their wallets. >> i do not think there will be a grand bargain before the end of the year. >> middle income earners will have to pay about $2,000 extra a year. consumers will cut back an automatic, apparel, and entertainment.

>> the effect could be a dramatic. >> if the downward trend intensifies, those jobs would be at risk. >> the economy would stop creating jobs. >> president obama visited troops in hawaii after a frustrating week on capitol hill. >> the president was about $200 billion higher on revenues. >> lawmakers on sunday were mildly optimistic. tough decisions ahead with six days left. congress will get back to work tomorrow in the hopes of negotiating a deal. >> now insta-weather plus and traffic pulse 11 together. >> if you plan to have out

there, i would do with early. 55 on the west side. problem free on 70 prior to the beltway. out of the traffic is picking up in volume as you travel over towards 795. 65 on 97 in the glen burnie area. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> that wintry weather is moving in. the radar can be deceiving. buildinging light snow in a around the staid. most of this is evaporating before hits the ground.

tell me on my facebook page if you are seeing any snow at all. snow could begin to break out at any point. in-snow linerai-sn around la plata. temperatures around the freezing point. 33 around the airport. anywhere it is below freezing, will have anad snd snow better chance for accumulating. ocean city will have all rain today. the western part of the state has to worry about the wintry mix.

baltimore changes into rain later this afternoon. it should be at least an inch or less for parts of the metro area. that is really temperature dependent. i would expect an inch or less for baltimore. higher amounts north and west. years down -- hagerstown, 2-4 inches. 32 as you get into the northwest suburbs. icy mix possible tomorrow morning. 41 for the high tomorrow. snow possible again on saturday. this is an active pattern. maybe a wintry mix returning on

tuesday. >> time now for a last look at one of our big stories. a shooting death chrises morning in glen bernie. kim dacey has more on that story. >> police said it happened around 6:00 a.m. yesterday when an intruder broke into a business on baltimore annapolis boulevard. police say byron philip broke into the store, not knowing somebody was inside. there was an altercation inside the business. philip ran out and collapsed in the parking lot. people have been breaking into the store. so far no charges have been filed in this case.

kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> does the intruder have a criminal record? >> he has a vast criminal record which includes the theft and various drug offenses. >> kim dacey, thank you. >> 6:50. coming up, we'll look at your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> we'll take a last look at weather and traffic together before you head out to start your day.

>> time to get to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked, would you continue to buy milk no matter how high the price goes, or would you consider alternative products like soy milk? >> thank you for wrtiniting in. >> here are some stories you'll find at 7:00 a.m. on wbal plus. they can afford to give back but

who are the celebrities that go above and beyond to helping out those less fortunate? >> how do you know the things you're buying are the real deals? >> those stories and the latest traffic and weather updates. the morning commute is ok. things are going to change when the wintry mix comes into play. volume is building in some of our cameras. no problems to report 70 into the beltway. 795 at owings mills checks out just fine. a smooth ride on 95. more of volume heading southbound. 97 just fine in the glen burnie

area. >> things could get dicey. >> light snow is trying to build into baltimore. minor accumulations around the city. an icy mix to start on thursday. snow possible again on saturday. this is an active pattern. >> winter is here. >> thank you. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25. we say goodbye with a special look at the holiday train garden. >> have a great day. [holiday music plays]